Interní Med. 2011; 13(2): 90-92

Patient with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter - defibrillator - things to think about

MUDr.Vlastimil Doupal, Ph.D., doc.MUDr.Miloš Táborský, CSc., FESC, MBA, MUDr.Marián Fedorco
I. interní klinika –, kardiologie, LF UP a FN Olomouc

Due to new indications the number of patients with implanted pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators is increasing.

Recommendations for follow-up of patients with implanted active cardiologic devices for practicioners and ambulantory physicians

are reviewed.

Keywords: pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, electromagnetic interference, follow-up

Published: February 21, 2011  Show citation

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Doupal V, Táborský M, Fedorco M. Patient with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter - defibrillator - things to think about. Interní Med. 2011;13(2):90-92.
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